Titus Eleweke, South East Editor
AWKA, Anambra – The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved over ₦16.7 billion for major infrastructure projects across the state. The approval was granted at the Council’s first meeting of 2026, held at the Light House, Awka.
According to a statement issued by the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, the approved projects span critical sectors including road construction, power supply, erosion control, and urban renewal, underscoring the state government’s commitment to sustainable development.
Dr. Mefor disclosed that the largest portion of the approval ₦15.96 billion was allocated for the construction and dualisation of the 33 Nsugbe Aguleri Road, including a one-span bridge.
The contract was awarded to Ferotex Construction Company Ltd. He explained that the project is expected to significantly decongest traffic along the Onitsha, Nkwelle, and Nsugbe corridors, while also enhancing connectivity and opening up more parts of the state in line with the Anambra Beltway initiative.
The Council also approved ₦497.03 million for the reclamation, re-channelisation, and remediation of a gully erosion site at Umugama-Ire Village, Abba, in Njikoka Local Government Area.
The erosion control project was awarded to P & K International Ltd. In addition, ₦159.6 million was approved for the supply and installation of solar-powered streetlights along Oye Market Road in Isuofia.
The contract was awarded to Vigeo-Dome Ltd, in line with the state’s renewable energy and urban lighting strategy.
Furthermore, the Council approved ₦56.39 million for the supply and installation of a 500kVA, 33/0.415kV transformer at Irueyim Community, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area. The project was awarded to Kennolly Enterprises and is expected to improve power supply in the area.
Dr. Mefor added that the financial approvals were complemented by key policy decisions aimed at further enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Nnewi and Nnobi, as well as enforcing standard road setbacks on newly constructed dual carriageways to improve safety and pedestrian mobility.
He said that the approvals reflect the unwavering commitment of the Soludo administration to accelerated infrastructure delivery, urban regeneration, and environmental sustainability across Anambra State.
